Background
Dolgikh, Vladimir was born on December 5, 1924.
Dolgikh, Vladimir was born on December 5, 1924.
Started as a shift foreman in industry. Served in the Soviet Army during World War II. In 1949, graduated from the Irkutsk Mining Institute. Worked as a mining engineer at various places in Krasnoiarsk, Siberia until 1958.
Chief Engineer, 1958-1962, and Director 1962-1969 of the Zaveniagin Metallurgical Combine in Norilsk. Various senior party posts in Krasnoiarsk Krai. Moved to Moscow. Secretary of the Central Committee, 1972.
Candidate member of the Politburo, 1976. Retired, October 1988.